Murder at the Car Show by Sandi Scott

Author:Sandi Scott [Scott, Sandi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Gratice Press
Published: 2018-05-08T07:00:00+00:00

“What are you doing still up?” Aleta asked.

“I’m wondering the same thing about you,” Georgie said as she took Bodhi’s leash and harness off. The dog shook his body, enjoying the feeling of freedom, before hopping up on the couch to his regular spot in the corner; within seconds, his eyes closed tightly. Only after Freckles, Aleta’s cat, slinked up on the couch next to him, did Bodhi crack open his eyes a fraction. By the time Georgie was seated at the kitchen table, both animals were sound asleep.

“I’ve just got this thing on my mind—” Aleta sighed, “Marley Gillibrand.”

“What about him?” Georgie asked. She could tell by her sister’s tone of voice that now wasn’t the time to tease her.

“I like Marley. He was very pleasant when I was at his house, not at all what I thought he was like when I first saw him. He’s quite intelligent and gets to do what he loves for a living.”

“So, what’s the problem?”

“The problem is just the little issue of a dead Hera Packard, his neighbor, in his vintage car. That’s all, really.” Aleta frowned.

“I like him, too.” Georgie patted her sister’s hand before getting up and going to her pantry. Inside she found the giant black and brown raccoon cookie jar on the shelf. Hoisting it into her hands, she brought it to the kitchen table.

“What is your opinion of Hera being in his car? He didn’t say a word about that.”

“Look, maybe Marley thought it best not to say anything because he’s innocent and doesn’t want anyone to misunderstand his words or actions. Maybe he was so surprised to see you, he just didn’t think about her being found dead in his car. I don’t know.”

“Do you think he had something to do with her death?”

“I can’t say, Aleta. I hope not.” Georgie patted her hand. “I’m going to go take a look at my pictures tomorrow if Errol gets back to me.”

“I can’t wait to see them.” Aleta reached into the cookie jar and pulled out a huge oatmeal raisin cookie.

“Did you make these?” Georgie asked. Aleta nodded as she took a big bite.

“They look fantastic. You know who has great oatmeal raisin cookies? Third Coast Café.”

“Yesh.” Aleta agreed with her mouth full, nodding her head. “They are sho moisht.” Georgie nodded her head, in agreement as she took her own cookie.

“Want some coffee?” Aleta asked.

“What the heck, I’m not going to sleep for a while.”

“How come?”

“Because I have to tell you all about how I asked Obby out on a date.”

“You did what?” Aleta’s eyes widened. “Wait. Don’t say anything until the coffee is brewed, and we each have a cup.” Georgie waited and then the sisters talked until after midnight.

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